Edinburgh office development pipeline to remain ‘very limited’
NEW research has shown that Edinburgh’s office market saw a 'record' number of regears in 2022, as occupiers decided to stay put amid economic...
DJ Alexander opens new Glasgow base to reflect ‘optimism’ of property market
SALES and lettings agent DJ Alexander Ltd has opened new premises on Byres Road in Glasgow's west end.
The office employs 20 people and is...
Fresh investment boosts growth plans for bio-based construction materials manufacturer
AFTER establishing the IndiNature Mill in the Scottish Borders, a follow-on investment of £2 million has been secured by bio-based construction materials manufacturer Industrial...
Hardies appoints property specialist to lead newly established office
HARDIES Property & Construction Consultants has appointed property specialist and chartered building surveyor Colin Harrop as managing partner to lead the firm's recently established...
Housebuilder hails ‘excellent’ performance as profit and revenue increases
CALA Group is on course to deliver a 9% increase in revenue to £1.36 billion for financial year 2022.
The housebuilder has issued preliminary results ahead...
Renewables investment to prompt recruitment drive at Edinburgh Boiler Company
THE Edinburgh Boiler Company (EBC) has announced plans to double its workforce with a £2 million investment in a new renewables division.
Staff numbers will...
SSE Renewables partners with Dutch firm to target Netherlands
SSE Renewables has joined forces with investment management firm, APG, to target the development of large-scale wind energy projects in the Dutch North Sea.
Perth-headquartered...
CBRE adds senior director to Scottish capital markets team
CBRE has strengthened its capital markets team in Scotland with the appointment of Andrew Shiells as a senior director.
He joins the real estate advisor...
Chair of Cushman & Wakefield’s Scottish business to retire
DAVID Davidson, chair of Cushman & Wakefield’s Scottish business and head of capital markets Scotland, will retire in March. He will be succeeded as...
SPA confirmed as main sponsor of SFHA Development Conference
THE Scottish Procurement Alliance (SPA) has announced that it will be the main sponsor for the Scottish Federation of Housing Associations Development Conference, due...
New initiative gives SME housebuilders greater access to finance
TRAVIS Perkins General Merchant has launched an escrow agreement with Close Brothers Property Finance to support SME housebuilders.
The move means SME builders can access...
‘Challenging’ economic climate impacting Scottish construction activity
NEW research has revealed that Scottish construction activity continued to fall at the end of last year amid financial constraints and a challenging economic...
Wolseley to acquire Glasgow-based air conditioning specialist Kooltech
WOLSELEY Group has signed an agreement to acquire Glasgow-headquartered air conditioning and ventilation product specialist Kooltech.
The deal is expected to complete in mid-2023. Kooltech...
Barratt hails ‘strong’ operating performance in half-year trading update
BARRATT Developments has issued a trading update in which the business hailed a 'strong operating performance' for the six months to December 31, 2022.
Ahead...
Global firm launches dedicated UK construction group
BURNS & McDonnell is expanding its construction presence in the UK through the creation of a dedicated construction group.
The Missouri-headquartered engineering and construction firm,...
Opportunities predicted in liquid Scottish investment market
LISMORE Real Estate Advisors has released its review of the Scottish investment market for the final quarter of 2022 alongside predictions for 2023.
Simon Cusiter,...
Hardies appoints entrepreneurial equity partner to help drive growth agenda
HARDIES Property & Construction Consultants has announced the appointment of an entrepreneurial equity partner in Glasgow to help drive forward the company's growth plans.
The...
Survey will provide overview of payment and cash flow issues in Scottish construction sector
THE Construction Industry Collective Voice (CICV) has launched a new survey to help establish an overview of the current state of payments and cash...
RSK Group completes acquisition of WysePower
TEMPORARY site service specialist WysePower, which promotes the use of carbon neutral building solutions, has been acquired by the RSK Group.
Founded as WysePlant in...
BAM Properties appoints new MD
EUAN Miller has been appointed as managing director of BAM Properties.
He joined BAM Properties, the development business for BAM UK and Ireland, 16 years...
